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Read and discuss Jane Austen's first published work, 250 years after her death! Highlights Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English 7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English Study this classic novel and increase your knowledge of British culture Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes Practise and develop your English online in this 7 week advanced course using this classic novel by one of the greatest British writers - Jane Austen. Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining literary aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The Book Club book Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility is a subtle and intelligent story of secrets and lies, and wonderfully shows a world where fixed social rules meet the feelings of the heart. Two very different sisters find themselves in a new world when their father dies. Marianne, wild and emotional, falls dangerously in love, while Elinor suffers heartbreak but hides what she really feels, even from her closest friends and family. Geoff says: "I chose this book because it is beautifully written. Jane Austen really understood human nature and delightfully describes characters and human situations."

Read and discuss these two gripping stories of race, identity and sexuality Highlights Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English 7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English Read and discuss these important novels about race, identity and sexuality Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes Practise and develop your English online in this advanced course featuring Passing (1928) and Giovanni's Room (1956). Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining literary aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The Book Club books Passing by Nella Larsen: Clare Kendry "passes" as a white woman. She is married to a white man who is unaware of her African-American heritage. On meeting her childhood friend Irene, both women examine and reassess their marriages, confronting their past lies & fears for the future. Nella Larsen's intense, gripping story & insight into identity established her as a key author of America's Harlem Renaissance. Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin: David, a young American in 1950s Paris, plans to get married. However, while waiting for his fiancée to return from holiday, he meets Giovanni, a handsome Italian barman, starting a passionate affair. Tortured by his sexual identity, he has to decide who he is and who to spend his life with. 'Audacious... remarkable... elegant and courageous' Caryl Phillips 'Gorgeous, fearless, tempered by dark knowledge and pain ... the greatest American prose stylist of his generation' Colm Tóibín Geoff says: "These two short novels are both important contributions to literature by black writers. Passing (1929) established Nella Larson as one of the most important black female novelists in American history. Recently made into a Netflix film, Passing is the second and last of Larson's novels, and considered a classic work. She was a pioneer in writing about sexuality, race and the secret suffering of women. James Baldwin's powerful and controversial second novel is his most sustained treatment of sexuality, and a classic of gay literature."

Read and discuss the Queen of Crime - Agatha Christie! Highlights Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English 7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English Study this classic detective story and work out the clues by understanding the text Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes Learn English online using this great story from Agatha Christie - the most widely published author of all time and in any language. This is an 7 week online Zoom course with an expert English teacher from the UK. The Book Club book In Death on the Nile Poirot finds himself in the middle of a confusing murder while on holiday in Egypt. What reason would anyone have to murder the beautiful victim? And will they kill again? With an intricate plot, this is one of Agatha Christie's finest murder mysteries. Geoff says: "Agatha Christie is known as the Queen of Crime. She is the best-selling novelist of all time, writing 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections. This one stars her much loved detective, Hercule Poirot."

The English Courses For Adults Mini Bundle is specially designed to make you job-ready in customer service, education, administration, and any role requiring polished communication. By mastering English literature, English grammar, TEFL, ESOL, and telephone etiquette, you’ll have the confidence and skills employers demand. Don’t let language barriers hold you back—equip yourself to excel and secure that job. Description Effective communication is a gateway to employment in many industries, and this bundle ensures you speak, understand, and engage with professionalism. Covering English literature, English grammar, TEFL, ESOL, and telephone etiquette, the program targets the precise skills employers value in adults transitioning to the workforce or upskilling. Understanding English literature enhances your cultural literacy and critical thinking, which enriches teaching, content creation, and professional conversations. Strong English grammar is essential for clear written and spoken communication, ensuring you avoid misunderstandings in any workplace. TEFL and ESOL qualifications open doors in education and support roles for non-native English speakers. These skills demonstrate your ability to teach and assist learners of English, highly sought in diverse workplace environments. Adding telephone etiquette rounds out the package with skills crucial for frontline communication roles. Knowing how to handle calls professionally is a must-have for customer service, admin, and support roles. With this blend of English literature, English grammar, TEFL, ESOL, and telephone etiquette, you’ll be more employable and ready for workplace success. FAQ Q: Who should enroll in this bundle? Adults seeking jobs or career advancement in teaching, customer service, administration, or any role requiring strong English literature, English grammar, TEFL, ESOL, and telephone etiquette. Q: Will this help me find a job? Yes, employers prioritize candidates with clear communication skills in English literature, English grammar, TEFL, ESOL, and telephone etiquette. Q: Are these skills useful for non-native speakers? Very much so—TEFL, ESOL, and telephone etiquette are designed to support non-native speakers entering English-speaking workplaces. Q: When is the best time to start? Now. Demand for employees with these competencies in English literature, English grammar, TEFL, ESOL, and telephone etiquette is rising fast.

The Advanced English Mini Bundle is your fast track to becoming a highly sought-after professional in industries where language mastery and communication finesse open doors. This bundle builds your competence across English literature, English grammar, TEFL, MS Word, and negotiation skills—all critical in education, corporate, and international business environments. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to boost your hireability and stand apart in competitive job markets. Description Language is power, but fluency alone isn’t enough to guarantee success. The Advanced English Mini Bundle equips you with essential workplace skills by combining English literature, English grammar, TEFL, MS Word, and negotiation skills—ensuring you have the tools to communicate, teach, create, and lead. Mastery of English literature sharpens your analytical and cultural awareness, valuable in teaching, content creation, and leadership roles. A solid grasp of English grammar is the foundation for clear communication, vital in all professional settings from business correspondence to documentation. The demand for TEFL expertise remains strong, especially in global education and corporate training sectors. Add MS Word skills, and you become proficient in the essential software for document creation, formatting, and office productivity—skills every employer values. Finally, negotiation skills are what transform a candidate from a communicator to a decision-maker. Whether in sales, HR, or management, strong negotiation skills open doors and seal deals. Together, these five competencies make you more hireable in industries hungry for advanced English proficiency coupled with practical business skills. FAQ Q: Who benefits from this bundle? Professionals in education, corporate sectors, administration, training, and management roles needing strong English literature, English grammar, TEFL, MS Word, and negotiation skills. Q: Will this increase my chances of getting hired? Absolutely. This bundle’s focus on English literature, English grammar, TEFL, MS Word, and negotiation skills matches exactly what employers seek in versatile, communicative hires. Q: Can I use these skills internationally? Yes, especially TEFL and negotiation skills, which are highly valued globally. Q: When should I start? Right now—positions needing your skills in English literature, English grammar, TEFL, MS Word, and negotiation skills are filling quickly.

An Introduction to British and American Literature is yet another 'Teacher's Choice' course from Teachers Training for a complete understanding of the fundamental topics. You are also entitled to exclusive tutor support and a professional CPD-accredited certificate in addition to the special discounted price for a limited time. Just like all our courses, this An Introduction to British and American Literature and its curriculum have also been designed by expert teachers so that teachers of tomorrow can learn from the best and equip themselves with all the necessary skills. Consisting of several modules, the course teaches you everything you need to succeed in this profession. The course can be studied part-time. You can become accredited within 11 hours studying at your own pace. Your qualification will be recognised and can be checked for validity on our dedicated website. Why Choose Teachers Training Some of our website features are: This is a dedicated website for teaching 24/7 tutor support Interactive Content Affordable price Courses accredited by the UK's top awarding bodies 100% online Flexible deadline Entry Requirements No formal entry requirements. You need to have: Passion for learning A good understanding of the English language Be motivated and hard-working Over the age of 16. Certification CPD Certification from The Teachers Training Successfully completing the MCQ exam of this course qualifies you for a CPD-accredited certificate from The Teachers Training. You will be eligible for both PDF copy and hard copy of the certificate to showcase your achievement however you wish. You can get your digital certificate (PDF) for £4.99 only Hard copy certificates are also available, and you can get one for only £10.99 You can get both PDF and Hard copy certificates for just £12.99! The certificate will add significant weight to your CV and will give you a competitive advantage when applying for jobs. Elizabethan Drama and Shakespeare's Hamlet The History of Drama 00:10:00 Elizabethan Drama 00:12:00 William Shakespeare 00:06:00 Hamlet: A Synopsis of the Play 00:04:00 Hamlet: An Anlaysis of the Play 00:19:00 Hamlet's Soliloquies 00:05:00 Jacobean Literature and the Metaphysical Poets Jacobean Literature Poetry and Prose 00:12:00 Puritanism & The English Civil War 00:11:00 Metaphysical Poetry 00:08:00 George Herbert 00:05:00 Andrew Marvell 00:07:00 John Milton 00:08:00 The Rise of the Novel and Satire The Restoration & Glorious Revolution 00:06:00 The Novel 00:08:00 Early Novelists: Defoe, Richardson, and Fielding 00:11:00 English Satire: John Dryden & Alexander Pope 00:06:00 Jonathan Swift & Gulliver's Travels 00:10:00 Swift's A Modest Proposal 00:08:00 The Emergence of American Literature Colonialism & John Smith 00:07:00 Pilgrim Writers 00:10:00 The Revolutionary Period Writers 00:07:00 The Knickerbocker Era: Washington Irving 00:14:00 Frontier Fiction: James Fenimore Cooper 00:10:00 The New England Renaissance The Westward Expansion 00:04:00 Transcendentalism: Ralph Waldo Emerson 00:10:00 Transcendentalism: Henry David Thoreau 00:08:00 Anti-Transcendentalism: Nathaniel Hawthorne 00:05:00 Nathaniel Hawthorne and The Scarlet Letter 00:08:00 Herman Melville 00:05:00 Edgar Allan Poe 00:06:00 Poe's 'The Cask of Amontillado' 00:05:00 Poe's 'The Raven' 00:07:00 The American Civil War Era and the Gilded Age The American Civil War Era & Harriet Beecher Stowe 00:07:00 Walt Whitman 00:09:00 Whitman's 'Drum Taps' 00:06:00 Emily Dickinson 00:09:00 The Gilded Age 00:07:00 Local Color Writing: Mark Twain 00:08:00 Tom Sawyer & Huck Finn 00:11:00 A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court 00:07:00 Women Writers of the 19th Century Female Writers & The French Revolution 00:12:00 Mary Wollstonecraft 00:09:00 Helen Maria Williams 00:08:00 Unitarianism 00:04:00 Harriet Martineau 00:12:00 Anna Laetitia Barbauld 00:06:00 Lucy Aikin 00:05:00 British Romantic Poets and the Poetic Imagination The Napoleonic Wars 00:08:00 The Romantic Period 00:05:00 William Blake 00:08:00 William Wordsworth 00:08:00 Samuel Taylor Coleridge 00:08:00 Percy Bysshe Shelley 00:08:00 John Keats 00:09:00 Lord George Gordon Byron 00:07:00 Victorian Novels Gothic Novels 00:10:00 Jane Austin's Pride and Prejudice 00:14:00 Victorian Novels 00:09:00 Emily Brontë and Wuthering Heights 00:11:00 Charles Dickens and Great Expectations 00:15:00 The Imagist Movements after World War I Anti-Victorianism & Edwardian England 00:05:00 Imagism & Gertruid Stein 00:05:00 Post War Literature & Ezra Pound 00:10:00 T.S. Eliot 00:13:00 William Carlos Williams 00:05:00 Archibald MacLeish 00:05:00 Modernist Fiction Modernist Fiction 00:07:00 Henry James 00:07:00 James Joyce 00:07:00 Joyce's 'Araby' 00:19:00 Joyce's Ulysses 00:07:00 Virginia Woolf 00:06:00 To the Lighthouse 00:12:00 The Lost Generation Ernest Hemingway and the Lost Generation 00:05:00 Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises 00:10:00 F. Scott Fitzgerald 00:04:00 Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby 00:08:00 ee cummings 00:06:00 Robert Lowell 00:05:00 The Beat Generation & Allen Ginsberg 00:11:00

Build your confidence, fluency & accuracy with an individual ESL Book Club in English using a simplified, shortened and adapted novel. Highlights Join this individual ESL book club course to quickly improve your English confidence, fluency & accuracy 3 hours of live 1:1 English classes to help you develop your confidence in speaking in English Read a section of the book at home and then discuss what you have read Learn English 1:1 & be corrected by your private English teacher to remove errors and mistakes Build your confidence, skills and accuracy in this individual ESL book club in English course. Choose one of the books from the selection below. These books are shortened, simplified and adapted for learners of English as a foreign language. There are also language learning exercises and a short glossary of new words. Each week you read about 20-30 pages, write a summary of what you have read, and then discuss what you have read with your teacher Geoff. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The Book Club book Individual ESL Book Clubs are flexible and can be taken on the following simplified and shortened "graded reader" books. Contact Geoff to agree a day and time, then enrol on the course. Intermediate (B1) Austen, Jane - Emma (Oxford Bookworms) Austen, Jane - Persuasion (Oxford Bookworms) Austen, Jane - Sense and Sensibility (Penguin Readers) Brontë, Emily - Wuthering Heights (Penguin Readers) Christie, Agatha - Death on the Nile (Collins English Readers) Christie, Agatha - The Body in the Library (Collins English Readers) Conan Doyle, Arthur - Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles (Oxford Bookworms) Dickens, Charles - A Tale of Two Cities (Penguin Readers) Dickens, Charles - David Copperfield (Penguin Readers) Dickens, Charles - Great Expectations (Penguin Readers) Dickens, Charles - Oliver Twist (Penguin Readers) Hardy, Thomas - Far From The Madding Crowd (Penguin Readers) Hardy, Thomas - Tess of the D'Urbervilles (Penguin Readers) Hawkins, Paula - The Girl On The Train (Penguin Readers) Highsmith, Patricia - The Talented Mr Ripley (Penguin Readers) Joyce, James - Dubliners (Penguin Readers) Joyce, Rachel - The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Penguin Readers) Le Carré, John - The Spy Who Came In From The Cold (Penguin Readers) Shelley, Mary - Frankenstein (Penguin Readers) Tóibín, Colm - Brooklyn (Penguin Readers) Upper-Intermediate (B2) Austen, Jane - Sense and Sensibility (Oxford Bookworms) Asimov, Isaac - I, Robot (Oxford Bookworms) Brontë, Emily - Wuthering Heights (Oxford Bookworms) Christie, Agatha - The ABC Murders (Collins English Readers) Christie, Agatha - Evil Under The Sun (Collins English Readers) Collins, Wilkie - The Woman in White (Penguin Readers) Dick, Philip K - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (Oxford Bookworms) Evaristo, Bernardine - Girl, Woman, Other (Penguin Readers) Fitzgerald, F. Scott - The Great Gatsby (Oxford Bookworms) Gyasi, Yaa - Homegoing (Penguin Readers) Hardy, Thomas - Far From The Madding Crowd (Oxford Bookworms) Kerouac, Jack - On the Road (Pearson English Readers) Mansfield, Katherine - The Garden Party (Oxford Bookworms) McEwan, Ian - The Children Act (Penguin Readers) Melville, Herman - Moby Dick (Penguin Readers) Orwell, George - 1984 (Penguin Readers) Puso, Mario - The Godfather (Penguin Readers) Smith, Zadie - White Teeth (Penguin Readers) Stevenson, RL - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Pearson English Readers) Wharton, Edith - The Age of Innocence (Oxford Bookworms) Woolf, Virginia - Mrs Dalloway (Penguin Readers) Upper-Intermediate + (B2+) Austen, Jane - Pride and Prejudice (Oxford Bookworms) Brontë, Charlotte - Jane Eyre (Oxford Bookworms) Conan Doyle, Arthur - Sherlock Holmes: The Sign of Four (Oxford Bookworms) Flaubert, Gustave - Madame Bovary (Pearson English Readers) Gaskell, Elizabeth - North and South (Pearson English Readers) Garland, Alex- The Beach (Pearson English Readers) Hardy, Thomas - Tess of the D'Urbervilles (Oxford Bookworms) Tan, Amy - The Joy Luck Club (Oxford Bookworms) Geoff says: "This is a great way to start reading more in English, to build your confidence, to focus on your needs and language, and to make fast progress."

One to One English Book Club. Practise and develop your English online in this individual English book club course.

Overview Hone the ability to dissect literary works and bring out the deeper meanings with our Online Comparative Literature Course. This course is designed to help you think outside the box and be able to compare different works of literature.  This course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of comparative Literature. From the modules, you will learn about different literary theories and comparative analysis. The course will also cover lessons on different literary works and literary movements. In addition, you will also acquire the chance to explore comparative studies of literary genres. When you complete the course, you will receive a certificate of achievement. This certificate will play a vital role in helping you seek a promising career. Join now! Course Preview Learning Outcomes Understand the basic concepts of comparative literature Familiarise yourself with literary theories and comparative analysis Enhance your knowledge of the epic tales and stories of different cultures and regions Deepen your knowledge of literary movements Get the chance to explore the comparative study of literary genres Why Take This Course From John Academy? Affordable, well-structured and high-quality e-learning study materials Engaging tutorial videos, materials from the industry-leading experts Opportunity to study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result Earn UK & internationally recognised accredited qualification Easily access the course content on mobile, tablet, or desktop from anywhere, anytime Excellent career advancement opportunities Get 24/7 student support via email. What Skills Will You Learn from This Course? Comparative analysis Literary knowledge Who Should Take This Online Comparative Literature Course? Whether you're an existing practitioner or an aspiring professional, this course is an ideal training opportunity. It will elevate your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and a recognised qualification attesting to your knowledge. Are There Any Entry Requirements? This Online Comparative Literature Course is available to all learners of all academic backgrounds. But learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. And a good understanding of the English language, numeracy, and ICT will be helpful. Certificate of Achievement After completing this course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates & Transcripts can be obtained either in Hardcopy at £14.99 or in PDF format at £11.99. Career Path​ This exclusive Online Comparative Literature Course will equip you with effective skills and abilities and help you explore career paths such as  Professor Academic Researcher Author Publisher Module 01: Introduction to Comparative Literature Introduction to Comparative Literature 00:12:00 Module 02: Literary Theory and Comparative Analysis Literary Theory and Comparative Analysis 00:18:00 Module 03: Epic Tales Across Cultures Epic Tales Across Cultures 00:22:00 Module 04: Love, Identity, and Magical Realism Love, Identity, and Magical Realism 00:19:00 Module 05: Literary Movements and Themes Literary Movements and Themes 00:13:00 Module 06: Comparative Study of Literary Genres Comparative Study of Literary Genres 00:16:00 Module 07: Regional Focus Literature from Asia and Africa Regional Focus Literature from Asia and Africa 00:24:00 Module 08: Postcolonial and Contemporary Global Voices Postcolonial and Contemporary Global Voices 00:21:00 Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

We will dive deeply into the topic of synonyms and antonyms in this course.